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Oysters

A real treat!

About Zeeland oysters: flat and creuse

Flat oysters are the only type of oysters which originally occurred in Zeeland. In fact, the Zeeland flat oyster is the only oyster which originated in Europe; all the other species are imported or cultivated. The creuse was introduced in the Oosterschelde in the Netherlands from Japan in the 1970s, which is, of course, why it is called the Japanese oyster. It is, however, also known as the Zeeland oyster and to emphasise the difference between it and the flat oyster, people call it the convex or concave (hollow) oyster as well. So you have the one and only authentic Zeeland flat and the convex (concave) Japanese Zeeland creuse.

Oysters: superfood!

Oysters are good for you! They even help you get over the 'flu'. Oysters contain more zinc than any other food. Zinc is used in the immune system and is needed to regulate your feeling, taste and smell. What is more, they are great if you are watching your weight! They contain hardly any fat, few calories (80 kcal/100 g) and are full of protein, vitamins, minerals and trace elements. So that means that you should be eating lots of oysters!